PEACE and QUIET on the CHESTERFIELD CANAL - Episode 158

[@SoldiersDad]

Thanks!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much William that is really kind of you XXX

[@kellyheywood503]

Fran I like your bright yellow teeshirt 😊

[@colinb188]

Thanks guys, life is good

[@francesdavey1337]

Hope you are feeling better soon Fran xx

[@christineprice5463]

Take care of yourself, Fran.

[@bjumorrisdatter904]

Mister Toad's Wild Ride! Beautiful though.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Indeed it is!

[@kellyheywood503]

Hope you heel quick fran hugs ❤

[@kellyheywood503]

Agree to a prior comment missed your vlogs as well yes love all animals and esp dogs and cats

[@kellyheywood503]

Fran you looking serious now ! Your specs are on ! Need ,mine all time !

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Ha Ha! I do definitely feel more serious in them. I need them more and more now but still find it hard to look directly at people in them. That is why they're always on my head!!

[@layalabi1667]

Enjoy the bliss!!

[@jackiehanning8808]

Get well soon Fran x

[@downhilltwofour0082]

The music you brought in right as you said, "Crunch". was perfectly timed and hilarious! I assume you have a bumper on the nose. I'm glad you are okay from the fall and near drowning! Thanks for sharing your narrow boat life with us. Stay safe!!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Ha Ha! We do have a big fender on the front so no worries

[@sandramuis1015]

I remember filling a shopping cart for 50 dollars……now it’s a bag full, if you’re lucky!

[@richcolgate8929]

Great vlog,,, Love ya both Best have a dip in the shower than the cut,,, xx Keep em coming 👍

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I think you are right!

[@louisestopford7114]

Looked a bit hairy cruising on the river. I bet you were glad to get back onto the canal. Poor Fran..hope your leg is feeling much better now. Lovely Vlog (obviously not the part of poor Fran's canal dip). Enjoy your cruising and thanks for sharing. I really do enjoy your Vlogs and you are both a breath of fresh air.

[@caroledonkin6380]

Oh dear Fran how awful....hope your on the mend ....I dread falling into the canal with all the nasties....take care ❤

[@FloatingOurBoat]

At least it was warm weather and nobody was watching

[@shirleymassey9755]

Loved your journey again .sorry you had a fall. Fran but glad alls well know.rest that leg.be a lady of leasure for a few days. .always enjoy seeing you both.seemed stressful for you both this time so glad your now on the canals were you feel most at home.stay safe😡🌟

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was a stressful few days, but we were in the perfect place to recover

[@tripswithtom]

Hi Fran and rich , great to see another banging video , I am jealous that I can't be there experiencing the beautiful scenery along side you guys 😀, hate the people who overstay their welcone and won't move when they are supposed to, 😢 let Fran go have a word with them she can get them to move haha , keep up the great videos and safe travels ,❤Tom in ohio

[@realxman2000]

Love you two, thanks for the smile today!

[@cherryclark2572]

Ouch, poor Fran! A banged up knee and shoulder is a tough combination, but lovely to see Rich taking such good care of you 🥰

[@janl8683]

Hello you 2, I have just spent the last 2 weeks binge watching your videos vlogs from the beginning. I love them. Like Rich, my family did a couple of canal boat holidays in the early 70, when I was 9 or 10. Me and my brother and Sister had a great time and loved it. Not so much my mum, the first holiday she came back with pneumonia and the 2nd holiday which was down on the Llangollen, she broke her ankle and ended up in Whitchurch cottage hospital. That was it then for family cruising! Lol. Sorry Fran has been in the wars and hope you are feeling better soon. Love the weaving and would love to see more of it xxx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Oh dear it doesn't sound like you had a good introduction to boating! So glad you are enjoying the videos, and thank you for watching.

[@edmundsmith151]

Great vlog but sad tom see Fran not able to walk easy glad to see you are getting better Fran. just take it easy get better both of you stay safe and be careful see you next vlog Ed 40 S of Vegas xxxx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks so much

[@kimhutchinson1379]

And our sympathy Fran, Paul fell in last year, fortunately awesome online help from our GP, 4 weeks to recover!!!!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Recovery does seem to take longer as we get older!!!

[@ralphtomlinson2461]

Congrats on a lovely vlog

[@suzannehague5203]

I hope you are better soon

[@brodie2711]

"Bliss just bliss". I'm not jealous, honestly, I'm not, Oh who am I kidding. Traveling with you vicariously will have to be enough. Thanks guys.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We are pleased to take you along on our journey.

[@angysmith2316]

Have to keep our Beautiful Fran Healthy, your one of my fav shows since covid 2020 . Oxoxo Hugs

[@lizwilliams14]

Thank goodness Rich didn’t have the headphones on and he heard you fall in. But you are healthy and fit and hopefully you’re well over it now.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I had a lucky escape and it makes you realise how vulnerable we are. All was well though

[@davidmackintosh3979]

A bit of history for you, The village of Scrooby which is not far from the canal is where some 402 yrs ago one William Brewster left with a few pilgrims for the new world.

[@kimhutchinson1379]

'Scrooby' 😂

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you

[@helendurfee8926]

💓💓

[@bex82uk]

Bruce Springclean 😂 thanks for another lovely vlog update and happy October 🥰 glad you’re ok now Fran

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks so much

[@carbootsally]

hop you are feeling better Fran and back to your walking xx

[@beckyrobinson5672]

I really enjoyed the video. Fran I'm sorry you hurt your leg shoulder. This was a very good ride. Hi to the dogs. Take care and God bless.

[@lizzieclayandfamily]

Hope you've recovered Fran, sounds like you did it with style though! xxx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Of course!

[@philwise5598]

Watched this tonight on a cold wet windy night. With you two talking about how hot it is... it didn't help!.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Tee Hee, sorry!

[@arjenhillenius1917]

What a difference; the tension first and then how relaxed you look after calmer water and some rest! 🙃😅😃👍

[@Debba521]

Fran, you poor thing! That was a nasty tumble. Bad enough to get a dunking, but all banged up as well! That's a heck of a shock to the system, no wonder you fainted. Hope you have a speedy and safe recovery.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I'm much better now thank you x

[@SixTwelve-612]

Another relaxing video. Well done. Glad to see you survived the dunk, Fran.

[@teresaguffey7338]

Love this! God bless you guys and be safe

[@cdgt1]

I can only play your videos on 720p on my computer. On my Toshiba T.V. the picture is brilliant.

[@stevecapper9321]

Hi guys great video hope Fran is feeling better after her dunking could have been very nasty indeed looks a very nice place where you are. well we will be picking are boat up from Artie hopefully towards this weekend as she is in for her PDI check before hand over to us its been a very long time coming and we are looking forward to it no end we sailed the boat down from Northwich where the boat was put in the canal all 65 ft of her was very tight indeed Artie was a bit worried that it would not fit and was asking the wagon driver to hang on just in case we had to go to plan B but all good did my first 4 locks while the Elton moss guy drove her in the locks all in all enjoyed it all more please . hope you guys enjoy the rest of your trip. Steve & Sandra.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That all sounds so exciting. I hope all it all goes well. I'm sure you will be happy with your boat. The only trouble with Middlewich is that you have a lock instantly as soon as you leave the boat yard. In at the deep end. Have fun

[@tiyanawolf-whitehead5646]

Weaving next to the canal looks so idyllic! Just lovely! My partner Nathaniel and I are spinners, natural dyers and knitters, and he is a weaver. We would LOVE to see some footage of you spinning and your finished yarn! We're still watching our way through all your videos from the beginning, so maybe there is already some footage we haven't seen, but it's always fun to see more. :) Also, thank you so much for continuing to speak about the huge problem of single-use plastics. Perhaps those who complain about "eco-warriors" would understand better if they could see the effects of plastics in the environment and in human bodies. I highly recommend the film "A Plastic Ocean" as a good place to start. 💜 Take care! ~Tiyana

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Tiyana. Wow your lives sound really interesting. I would love to know more. Where abouts do you live, and do you have your own animals? You could email us at info@floatingourboat and tell us more if you have time. We have filmed little bits about the weaving in the past but hope to do some more filming soon. Spinning is very new to me, but I am so excited about it especially if I can start dying some wool myself without harmful chemicals

[@tiyanawolf-whitehead5646]

Will do! Spinning is wonderful, once you get the knack. :) I still have a lot to learn. And dying with plants that you forage or grow yourself is totally magical! Do you use a spinning wheel or some kind of spindle? We'll give you info and links to some of our favorite fiber people, videos and books on spinning, wool washing, and natural dying via email.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

@@tiyanawolf-whitehead5646 That would be wonderful thank you. I don't have room for a spinning wheel on the boat so am sticking with a drop spindle for now and having lots of fun. I look forward to hearing from you. p.s. I think I left .com off the end of the email address. www.floatingourboat.com

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

Hi Fran & Rich, lovely video except for the river rushing through. Glad your back on the canals. Fran I tripped and broke my foot and hurt my shoulder on 2nd July. Did we do this in sympathy with each other. Ended up at hospital for some hours. All good now, but lost my mojo for a few weeks. Take it easy & Take care both of you. Love Kate downunder. 💜💜🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I think I was a few weeks behind you. I also lost my confidence for a bit, but well on the mend now. I hope you are fully recovered

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

@@FloatingOurBoat yes thx Fran, just get a couple of twinges. Still using a stick to take the pressure off. Hope your recovered now to. 💗

[@VioletsVisions]

I agree with you both. Nothing like fresh vegetables. Enjoy your videos always.😊💕

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks so much Louise. Rivers are wonderful, but never as relaxing as the canal

[@garym518]

The Chesterfield is a lovely canal as long as you don’t mind getting familiar with the weed hatch😂

[@caziharrison]

Oh Rich, I can’t get the advert out of my head now! Wishing you a speedy recovery Fran x

[@FloatingOurBoat]

🤣😂🤣

[@andreahickling1368]

Enjoy the bliss and get well soon. Oh and i remember the old co-op ads, but i was born in 66

[@Fercough]

Look at that wonderful light, how I miss that now we are staring at October. Great film. Lovely stuff.

[@pamjones336]

Fran how about actively showing the shop you buy from your dislike of plastic. Here in New Zealand we are encouraged to stand & remove all the plastic before leaving the shop & leaving it all in the trolley! That way they get the message!!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That has been tried here, but it needs a lot of people to do it before they think to change. I have spoken to store managers in the past and they just shrug their shoulders

[@missinglink7709]

Brilliant as always, glad you are ok.

[@PaulUnderwood345]

'I know what it is. It's crap is what it is' Succinct & to the point. :-D

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That is Rich all over 😂

[@janschoof8414]

I love to see you cruising, and the way you live, but your choice of music makes it for me always a nice relaxing moment. Thank you both. 🤗

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you like the music. Rich takes so long choosing it.

[@derekwarner6898]

Hope fran recovers quickly and good to see you folk enjoying the quieter life again.

[@appeltaart47]

Hope you are doing better Fran. It is so beautiful on the canals again. Have a nice weekend.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Rivers are beautiful but we always love to be back on canals

[@ralphwood5875]

Hi Fran and Rich, I'm so glad you survived your dunking, it was good to see that the paramedics checked you over. It's reassuring to see that they could get to you in the booneys. Your flowers looked gorgeous my poor Geraniums as soon as they flowered the deer cropped them. Our trees are in full fall colour now despite being severely blown about by Fiona. We were very fortunate no power outage though hundreds of thousands weren't so lucky although we did have gale force winds and almost 6 inches of rain. Lovely seeing you weaving off the boat, Rich did a great job on the roof .So happy canal cruising andstay really safe ,no jumping ashore Fran take it easy for a while . Cheers from me and Canada till next time and may be some good old foraging

[@FloatingOurBoat]

So glad you survived the storms. Our flowers are looking a bit battered now as the autumn weather has hit us but nothing as bad as your storms.

[@melmay581]

Rich, I’m a brummy lass and i remember that advert. Fran I agree with the plastic. I live in a small town where co-op is prominent. We only shop the yellow sticker section to reduce food waste but the amount of plastic we get infuriates me! I now use the plastic as water catchers for plants, seedlings and catching spiders to release them because I can’t bare to throw the plastic away before it’s been put to good use.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It is hard isn't it? I know co-op recycle some plastic, but it really is a shame they have to use it in the first place

[@kimhutchinson1379]

So funny, we lived a few miles from there for 22 years. Paul's neck of the woods and definitely has only heard it called the 'eye' dle

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Interesting, thank you.

[@seanplatnauer7211]

have a shower after a dunking in the canal!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I did just that as soon as I felt well enough

[@seanplatnauer7211]

@@FloatingOurBoat 3 dips 3 infections needing antibiotics. Be careful

[@myerrell8845]

Afternoon guys, great vlog , good to see you out and about. X 😊

[@Lynette21122431]

Happy to see y’all again on the move back to a canal. When you are all healed, Fran, you and Rich and the dogs will hopefully be somewhere with great walks, lots to forage, grand adventures, beautiful sights to share with us! Thank you from over here in Portland, Oregon.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Lynette. I am almost back to normal now and we are back to walking and foraging as you will see in the next video in the next day or so.

[@janeingram7331]

We have a super market called "Wegmans" and they have a huge fresh vegetable area. It seems that veggies in packages are in paper not plastic. Some stores have stopped using plastic for packaging your purchases. I have used my own canvas bags for over 30 years. I don't understand why stores do not insist on people bringing their own bags. But then again I live in a country where half the population doesn't care about anything. they follow their orange leader and violate whatever they feel like. I hope you leg heals quickly. Best to you both, Jane, Philadelphia

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Supermarkets here all promise to make changes, but somehow it never seems to happen and it feels as if most people don't care about it

[@jrgenfriborg3508]

Hi. Hope Fran get Well soon. So you Can shop where you like. 🚨🚑⚓️🛟

[@thehealthjunkie8996]

Lovely video. Yes agree on veg covered inplastic. I so love a farmers market.

[@floatingfreedom6091]

I once said to Lisa ; “if you were to describe bliss ( for me ) “this is it”

[@csjmoore]

Not too enamored with this episode. Cheers

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Duly noted. Cheers.

[@anthonymccabe7800]

So glad there were no nasty after effects from your dip in the canal. Take care.

[@lucillecash3046]

Gosh Fran, I'm glad you're OK, what a nasty fall. That river turn into the canal looked hair raising. Look forward to your next video, take care.

[@waynewaring]

Excellent vlog guys..... I remember that co-op advert Rich and I'm from North West. Guess it's our age bud 😁

[@myhillslife27]

Oh Dear Fran sorry to hear about the fall! Glad you are ok! Yes it would have been shock. In future cover with a something and lay down as the blood drop and elevate your feet above your head level to stop the blood rushing down .. hahaha First Aider here haha😀 Cup of tea and a biscuits fixes everything!

[@myhillslife27]

FRAN put Arnica cream on your injuries 3 times a day and it will draw out the bruising works a treat..

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I always had arnica when my children were small but had forgotten about it. It is on my shopping list

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Lovely Sunday morning spent with a cuppa watching Rich stay so calm behind a slow boater! Perfect sum up of how we felt about the rivers too. Hope you are all mended now Fran 😊

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Mr Control that’s me 🤣

[@myhillslife27]

How lovely! what lovely people! what a relief it must have been to be in such a peaceful spots after that big adventure and recharge!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It certainly was

[@ladygardener100]

I had the similar problem at West stockwith

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I think everyone does

[@michaelhibbert4393]

It was great to see you guys and have a chat…..great Vlog as usual

[@alexbraid8700]

Hope you get better soon Fran. And thanks for another great video

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Alex, I am back to walking miles again now. Thanks for watching and for your support.

[@richglenn3729]

Your videos are so sharp and clear in 4K. Great scenery everywhere.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Glad you like it

[@eekee6034]

I have it on good authority that bends on the Trent could be very scary when working boats had to navigate them on dark winter mornings, especially on an open stern with no railings. All that weed on the canal reminds me of my bike ride yesterday. I normally try to clear the bywash channels a bit when they need doing, but I was feeling too dizzy to do it at Hollingwood Hub. The water was within 2 inches of overflowing the sides of the lock. But, of course, at that height it goes over the tops of the gates, so it's not really too bad. There was a volunteer crew clearing weed out of Stavely lock. That's a bigger job because it's attached to Stavely Town basin. The supermarket advertising I remember is "So near, and yet so Spar!" It, um, certainly sticks in the mind! XD If the rest of the Chesterfield was connected, you'd be able to get just what you want at Morrisons in Stavely or a choice of Sainsbury's or Tesco just a bit further along in Chesterfield. I'm guessing they'd be about 3 days journey from where you found the Coop, though. Then there's proper greengrocer stalls in Chesterfield market and butchers in the market hall (if they're still there), not to mention a good sweet shop. :) They would be a bit of a walk from the new basin they're planning to build in Chesterfield. I guess it'll all be finished one day.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I'm sure you are right about the big work boats turning on the Trent. Tougher men that us! We really hope we get to go all the way to Chesterfield one day when the canal is completed. It will be stunning

[@thelazysageranch]

So happy to see you two! Beautiful day and scenery. Our little dog, Fred is in love with your companions. He was trying to get their attention from the tele with a bit of a bark, tail wagging and playful growl. Heal quickly, Fran! Loads of ❤🦔🤠

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Our dogs are the same when certain other doggies are on tv and even know some of the theme music !

[@thelazysageranch]

@@FloatingOurBoat Love it!!!❤️🦔🤠

[@maxmoore9955]

I did in younger years volunteering for Derbyshire County side services, and worked alongside the Chesterfield Canal .Very interesting people and places .All walks of life ,

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That is what we like about canal life

[@shirleylynch7529]

What a fright you must have got Fran. Your body must have went into shock for a brief moment. So glad you all ok though. What a great vlog. The wee chicks were gorgeous. Keep safe and take care. Watch how you go. Beautiful scenery.

[@claudiaulrich5445]

thx for this video, glad you are ok Fran and I hope your leg gets better soon ! 🌸

[@tinytrekkervlogs]

Blimey, good to hear you are ok. Great video, just found yr channel and subscribed 👍 xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much and welcome to our channel

[@myhillslife27]

Yes If I have to go other than my usual I tell them to tell management, stop the plastic, let them know how you feel if enough people do it they will stop.. I know crazy! and if you are single or just a couple its hard to find single or smaller items

[@FloatingOurBoat]

They keep promising that this will stop but it seems to be getting worse in some shops. We have to keep telling them

[@TheGeoffpike]

Aaawww Fran, hope you feeling better now. You say the supermarkets aren't giving up on plastic.......I bet you cant buy a plastic straw in one, eh ...eh.. Looking forward to seeing you bruv in a few weeks. Loves ya both.. xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That's ok, you don't need a straw to drink beer!! How are your walking legs

[@TheGeoffpike]

@@FloatingOurBoat better get up snowdon before they give up on me. Lol

[@lucillefuller7820]

Hi you can recycle all your soft plastic at the co-op I take all my veg out of the bags and leave the plastic there hope this helps for future reference

[@FloatingOurBoat]

That is a good idea

[@tracyclarke2779]

Well Fran you made a grand entrance onto the Chesterfield Canal, just glad you are ok after the incident, it was bad enough getting into the lock but got to say Rich you did a grand job. Hope you have made progress on the lovely canal, do you think you will get to the end? Take care ♥️⚘👍

[@FloatingOurBoat]

We do like to make a big entrance!! The end of the canal is still closed until further notice.

[@tracyclarke2779]

Have far do they let u get too. ♥️

[@joysedgwick812]

Hard to remember that beautiful Summer as we seem to have skipped Autumn! Hope the bruising and pain have subsided Fran and I feel for you, living in a small town/village we use the Co-op or burn more fuel……happy cruising, it’s lovely to see you back on the canals 😊.

[@Acapulc941]

Quite the unintended adventure, Fran. Hope you are all better by now. Your flowers look beautiful. Leigh, Texas

[@FloatingOurBoat]

So muchbetter now thank you

[@wendyluvsbooks1580]

What a lovely video watching you cruise the canals I love the canals glad you are back on them 😊 I hope your leg is better Fran ❤ thank goodness you were ok …. Really enjoy your videos 📚💕📚

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you Wendy

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Lovely Vlog but my what a scare Fran, so glad you are on the mend. We are hoping to sell our house for the boat build but with the current climate who knows. We are watching your vlogs from day one to learn as much as we can as they are so helpful, thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It is certainly unsettling times and difficult to know how the future will go, but we are definitely glad that we are on a boat and not in bricks and mortar at the moment.

[@lynettecoates4272]

Gosh I felt your stress on that river trying do the turn into the lock, reminded me of when we did the Brentford turn on the Thames!!! What a shock for you both with your fall Fran...! Love the dungarees!!! Enjoy the autumn into winter with plenty of warm cosy fires and casseroles to keep you going!! I bet the dogs are glad to be back on the canals..... xx

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was a stressful time, but all is well now. We always love each change in season.

[@marionjohansson4235]

Wow what glorious weather! Hope it comes our way! Listening to you both, the problems you are facing are the same as we have in our autocamper. Everyone has changed their holiday patterns

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Definitely. It is good that people are discovering the beauty around them rather that travelling half way around the world, but it makes it busy for us.

[@ginny9311]

Oh Wow! I'm glad you are getting better Fran. With the canal water, did you have to go on a course of antibiotics? Good that Rich did not have earphones on. Glad you didn't go overboard in the river. Take care. See you next time. Your videos are so very relaxing. Thank you.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

No antibiotics needed, I was absolutely fine, just badly bruised

[@traceyballard1678]

Fantastic vlog wish they were longer, could watch you cruising forever. Such a great life, I hope Frans knee and shoulder gets better soon, can't wait for next one.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank youTracy. It takes more than a dunk in the canal to keep me down.

[@elizabethmondulick8209]

Always so glad to see you both again. Lovely cruise in this one, even with the excitement of fighting the tide and getting off the river. So sorry about your injury Fran. I can imagine how frustrating it must be for a walker like you to be stuck on the canal path, but I'm sure Rich is taking good care of you. Here's to good healing and you being back on your feet in no time. Looking forward to seeing you the next time. 💜

[@FloatingOurBoat]

It was frustrating but also gave me plenty of reading in the shade time so all is well

[@myhillslife27]

So nice to see you both again.. Love your down to earth honest approach to your videos xo xo

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@myhillslife27]

@@FloatingOurBoat I feel we are kindred Spirits LOL I have my rants about plastics the cutting down of trees etc. Nice to know I am not alone haha

[@stephengardiner9867]

Those peppers gave me a laugh! I was out shopping just a couple of hours prior to watching this video (and bell peppers were on the list!) and, at the large supermarket I usually shop at, there were the same 3 bell peppers (yellow, orange and red) in plastic! I live in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada and it looks like the same outfit supply's that little shop you went to! So, what is one to do if the recipe calls for FOUR? Thankfully the shop here had bins of bell peppers, free of plastic wrappers. I still find it funny that each has its own little bar code sticker though!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Ha Ha! It's the same all over the world then.

[@jillipepper5353]

Aw Fran, so sorry you hurt yourself, hopefully you’ll mend up properly in no time. I was thinking when you were walking to co-op, you could have sat on the bike to help get along easier. That’s a shame that the veg is all plastic wrapped, no doubt hot house grown in chemicals too.😕 It’s harvest time, hopefully you can find a farm stand soon. I wonder lately if the boat builders will start building in AC in the boats, with lithium batteries and solar panels RVers live off grid for ever these days here. They do have to do the black and grey water tanks , fill the water tanks, get petrol , propane etc like with your boats but they all seem to have AC they use when it gets very hot. Maybe they don’t there because AC isn’t common even in houses but if these droughts with such high temps keep up it might be a good idea. They are adjustable for how cold you want, it doesn’t have to be freezing, just pleasantly cool enough to get some sleep. Stay safe and well🙋🏼‍♀️🥰

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I think some boats do have AC, but we really have been fine even without a fan. Sometimes it is better just to work with the weather rather than continually battle against it. When it was really hot, we just rested and had cold showers and it was fine

[@joybader4035]

Good to see u two again, Fran I see u are up and walking again, glad to hear! Take care u two. Sure do enjoy watching !!

[@Nanaknows67]

Glad you are ok Fran. Take it easy. Good thing you are fit.

[@UKMike2009]

You were on my local canal! A bit short of water now at the top end but there is a very active group working on rebuilding the link to Chesterfield itself. (Worth mentioning that stone from quarries in Anston passed down the Chesterfield canal for the Houses of Parliament).

[@FloatingOurBoat]

I think we talk about this on the next video

[@munocat]

What a great vlog, the best narrow boat vlog. Hope you recover quick Fran. Thank you 😊

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks so much! 😊. I'm almost totally recovered now